Question:
Is Senokot safe to use?

i'm almost 3 months out and i seen my family doctor today about my constipation he prescribed me senokot is anyone else using it?and how well does it work?and how many tablets a day are you taking? thanks Lyne    — lyne R. (posted on January 28, 2008)

January 28, 2008
Constipation has been my worst problem since surgery. I am taking 2 senokots every night so far. It does not cause cramping and just makes things soft. You can take as many as 8 a day according to the instructions, I think. CGarber
   — Caroline Garber

January 28, 2008
Its considered a stool softener or a very mild laxative. I take 2-3 daily. I've used it for over 6 months now. It makes life much easier for me. Without it, I know I'd still be constipated, and I'd rather take the tablets.
   — Dave Chambers

January 28, 2008
I use miraLax you can put in anything and there no taste to it, very easy on stomach, I use about every three days.
   — carman

January 28, 2008
Hi Lyne, I don't know what Senokot is, but I use miralax for constipation,and it works very well. You can get it at Wal Mart or a pharmacy, or by another brand name by perscription. It is a powder that you drink with water or juice. It does not thicken up and it is not habitforming. It works very well. I only use a half dose though, as I have the smaller pouch with the RNY. Banders probably can take a full dose, but I don't. You can also search on webmd.com about your perscription and see if they have info. You can also call a pharmicist for their advice. Thanks. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P